DC systems in practice. This is how you do it

Many countries are struggling with grid congestion problems. Because many assets, such as PV, charging, and battery energy storage systems, are natively based on direct current, using direct current (DC) to connect them together is a logical choice. In addition, DC systems have been shown to reduce investment costs and footprint, as well as increase operational efficiency and reliability. 

Nevertheless, concerns about the safety of DC applications remain, partly due to lack of standards, partly due to lack of knowledge. In this session, Pavel will take you through how active DC grids can be designed for safe and reliable operation. 

This is illustrated by cases from the maritime, industrial and construction sectors. 

BIO Dr. Ir. Pavel Purgat | Global Applications Engineer | ABB (ELSP) 

Pavel Purgat received his M.Sc and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from TU Delft in 2016 and 2020 respectively. He has held various product and business development positions at leading manufacturing companies and research institutes. Currently, he is at ABB Smart Power with the global application team responsible for the development of the emerging DC applications and applications in the field of battery and hydrogen energy storage. 

Pavel Purgat is the author and co-author of more than twenty international journal and conference publications and several patents and tutorials. Today he is technical chairman and committee member of several international conferences in the field of power electronics and their applications.

What will you know after this knowledge session? 

  • Why direct current (DC) offers a solution to many of the challenges we face today.
  • What we need for the safe and reliable operation of DC systems.

Programma

11:45 u. - 12:00 u. Log in at MS Teams

12:00 u. - 12:05 u. Introduction by KIVI Electrical Engineering ( moderator)

12:05 u. - 12:45 u. Presentation by Dr. Ir. Pavel Purgat

12:45 u. - 13:00 u. Q & A including questions of the chat

13:00 u.  - 13:00 u. End of webinar